Curtain



T. H. POPE.

CURTAIN.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 6. 1921.

Patented Nov. 7, 1922.,

Patented Nov. 7, 1922.

THOMAS H. POPE, OF BROOKLYN, NEEV YORK.

CURTAIN.

Application filed May 6, 1921. Serial No. 467,367.

T 0 all 10700777, it may concern.

Be it known that THOMAS H. Porn, citizen of the United States, residing at Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and State of New York, has invented certain new and useful Improvements in Curtains, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relatesto curtains, and more particularly to the class oi panel window curtains.

lvly improvement relates to certain methods and means for attaining ot a result by very easily constructed and simple devised method which are inexpensive and by which a novelty curtain may be produced in quantities at a very little expenditure of time, material and cost.

The principal object ottmy invention is to provide for constructing a curtain that may be draped a variety of ways from a relatively small number of sections or parts. The extra part that I prefer to furnish is the valance for producing the Dutch effect in the window.

Another object of my improvement is to provide a panel curtain in which the body thereof is formed of plain or figured design net, lace, bobbinet or woven or knitted fabric. made in substantially rectangular shape and all in one piece, so that when it is applied to a window, it will present a very neat and attractive appearance, fronrthe interior it will he a one piece curtain, but from the exterior will have the appearance of a pair of curtains, thus securing a very desired ornamental eflect.

Another object is presentation and construction of a one piece curtain so made in design to comprise two rectangular sections, each section or half being an exact reproduction in every detail, of the other half, each of such sections extending the full length of the window. As before noted the two rectangular sections are made as of one piece and may be used as a panel curtain, or it may be cut up the center, dividing the curtain into two separate sections or half so as to form a pair, or the two rectangular sections may be hung separated on each side of the window, or lastly the valance section may be applied to the center of the rod with the rectangular sections 011 each side, which will give a very pretty and attractive ornamental effect of a so-called Dutch curtain.

lVith these and other objects in view, the

pleasing effect to improvement consists in the construction, combination will be hereinafter the accompanying and pointed out in the claims hereunto pended.

The improvement will be more clearly understood by reference to the accompanying drawings which illustrate merely an example of means for putting my improvement into practice, and wherein: Figure 1 1s a view of my improved panel or single piece curtain applied to a window. the valance not being used,- Figure 2 is alike view with the panel curtain divided into a pair, so that the same may be draped; Fig ure 3 a view of a window when the three sections are draped together to give the Dutch eliect. i l

eferring in particular to Figures 1 and 2, it is desired to have the panel curtain 6, of a very sheer and delicate design to secure the best effect, and to provide the same on its upper end with the usual heading 7, which as usual includes means for applying it to a rod 8. Of course, it will be understood that while the curtain is shown draped on a rod. or bar 8, it will be seen that the curtain may be applied to a roller, or other means, so that the same may be raised or lowered as desired. As shown the curtain in this particular instance provided with a central edging 9, of any desired double. ornamental design which will extend its entire length and also extend around the bottom as shown. The design of this central. edging is desired to be selected with a view of the same being severed along its central edge, if it may be desired, and at which time, such edge to present a finished appearance. Secured to each side of this edging 9 is a suitably size hem 10 which will also extend the length and at the bottom of the curtain, and may be provided with an additional strip of suitable ornamental edging 11, to which may be secured the body portion 12 of the curtain. This body portion may be severely plain on the bottom or it may be provided with any number of ornamental inserts therein, arranged in such a manner to fit the most critical eye, as illustrated the ,inserts 18 are provided with corner inserts lat. As an additional ornamental efi'ect insert of lace medallion 15 may be applied, which will give a very the curtain as well as a this may be done is finish, at the same time taking away the severe plain effect.

As has been noted, here in Figure 1 I have a one piece or panel curtain, that meets the demand for such, yet to the eye it contains not only all the advantages of a pair of curtains, but it does away with the objectionable part of the same, i. e., that where the pair of curtains are simply hung as shown in Figure 1, they usually break open in the center to the great disgust of the users. Then again there is another advantage with this design of a one piece panel curtain, it may be applied, as before noted to a spring or other roller and be raised up for a distance from the bottom when it is desired to see out without pulling the curtain to one side, these and other advantages may be applied to my curtain.

Curtains of the character herein described and shown, may be most attractive when used as a roller shade. afford an excellent chance to mount and be operated exactly the same as the linen shades. It may be necessary to provide a pocket along the lower hem whereby a rod of sufficient weight to hold the shade well in place.

The curtain is made of good body mate rial woven with a strong outer edge so well designed that no other finish is necessary, the selvedge edge being strong enough for the ordinary usages the curtain will be put to, either for hanging or for roller purposes.

There may be a choice in the way of treating the draping effects of a window, whether it is a long or a short one such, for instance, as the easement window. If the windows are to be used it is preferable that curtains must be held securely in place. One way by shirring the net on a suitable brass or other rod placed on the top and bottom of the window frame, or it may be used as shown in Figure 1, suspended or hung from a rod.

Referring to Figure 2 the panel effect has been changed by reason of the cutting along the center of the central edging 9, which divides the said panel curtain into a neat and attractive pair, with the usual accessories 16 for draping the separate curtains to each side the window will have all the appearances as though the curtains were always pairs and are now only draped back on soft folds with suitable means as shown to cause the additional effect.

Referring now to Figure 8 it will be noted that the three pieces are used. the two rectangular sections and the valance 17, the latter may be provided with a heading 18 which includes the usual means for applying it to the rod 8, while the rectangular sections shown in Figure 2 are applied on each it will be seen that These panel curtains side, thus producing a very neat effect, that may or may not be used with over draperies.

Of course, it will be understood that a very pretty effect is obtained by the use of the two rectangular sections of the curtain alone draped to a window without the valance. This again affords another pretty effect and is used in different rooms according to the use and light.

The valance hanging between the rectangular sections of the curtain as shown in Figure 3, serves to cover the otherwise exposed curtain rod or shade roller, giving a soft finished appearance to the upper part of the window and leaving the lower portion well exposed.

It will be noted that the valance may be made separate but be sold with the one piece curtain for the purpose of providing a three in one curtain. It is preferable on account of the size of the valance to have it a detached piece, so that it may or may not be used as may be desired. I

The curtain herein shown will meet the demand of the trade, and by reason of its construction and arrangements, it gives to the trade a variety of different ways the same curtain may be draped. In many livingrooms are to be found the straight up and down, rectangular windows that, because of their very simplicity, often present consid erable of a problem. And yet a curtain like that described and shown makes possible a treatment that is highly satisfactory and pleasing even without over draperies.

In accordance with the provisions of the patent statutes, I have herein described the principle of my invention or improvement which I now consider to represent the best embodiment thereof, but I desire to have it understood that the various forms are only illustrative and that the curtain can be designed in other ways other than those described, but all are intended to come within the scope of the claims. Also, while the de sign of the curtain shown is of an ornamental and attractive character, it may be made severely plain without in any way interfering with the general results for which the curtain was designed.

I claim 1. A panel curtain comprising duplicate rectangular sections, the longitudinal medial portion of said panel being of ornamental design and adapted to be severed in the direction of the length of the panel to provide a pair of curtain sections.

2. A panel curtain comprising duplicate lateral sections, and an ornamental double edging secured between said sections and extending centrally and longitudinally there of, said ornamental edging being adapted to be severed medially in the direction of the length. of the panel to provide a pair of curtain sections.

3. A lateral sections, edging secured extending centrally panel curtain comprising duplicate and an ornamental double between said sections and and longitudinally 5 thereof and. extending in opposite directions along the botto define the same,

In edges of the sections to said ornamental edging be- THOMAS H. POPE. [n s] 

